Chevalier v. Duvigneaud

PRESTON H. HUFFT, Judge Pro Tem.

A landlord brought this summary proceeding to evict his tenant from certain leased premises for violation of the terms of the lease. The tenant appeals from the lower court’s ruling ordering his eviction.

The parties entered into a written lease covering certain premises in the City of New Orleans. The lease was for a period of sixty four months and was to terminate on December 31, 1972 unless the lessee, in writing, exercised his option to renew at least sixty days prior to the expiration date of the lease. On October 30, 1972 the lessee, by registered mail,…